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Insights at Sanctuary Mandela

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice Awards 2022
South African
4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
(499 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Reviewers' Choice 2022 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 100

Set in Nelson Mandela’s primary place of residence in the leafy-green suburb of Houghton, Johannesburg, Sanctuary Mandelas the home Madiba lived in after he returned from Robben Island, where he hosted the likes of Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton which later became the headquarters of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Sanctuary Mandela is now a re-envisioned residency, a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel with 9 curated rooms and offers retreat spaces for reflection, healing and thought-provoking experiences inspired by the life and times of Nelson Mandela.

In Nelson Mandela’s household, food was more than sustenance. It was about tradition, family, home, sharing and enjoying meals with those he loved. In memory of his love for food, our fine dining restaurant serves as a tribute to his favourite dishes as previously prepared by his long-time personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya.

Reviews (499)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Tshepo M. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Apr 24
    A place of choice and always to recommend for lunches and breakfast include private functions.

  • Nthabiseng M. Dined: 4 days ago
    2.8
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 23 Apr 24
    Sadly it’s a once-off experience. You serve the same food so a second visit becomes under whelming.

  • Neo P. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    What a Beautiful Sunday afternoon with good food, good music and great company. Thank you

  • Fikile O. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thembi M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Apr 24
    We had a fantastic time. The venue is top notch, great ambiance and facilities

  • Philip C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Mmanoko M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Bianca C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Apr 24
    Absolutely incredible experience at Jazz Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela. I am already planning on when I am going to come back. Highly recommend

  • Ntombi S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 07 Apr 24
    A lovely experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, I wish the portions were a little bigger. The atmosphere was great and I appreciated that I could be accommodated with my 7month old baby

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Opening Hours

  • Monday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Thursday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Friday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Saturday 06h30 - 20h30
  • Sunday 06h30 - 20h30